Order of Worship

Preparation for Worship

Prelude and Silent Prayer
Introit ~ Choir
**Hymn #18 "Now Thank We All Our God"

(please stand)

Welcome and Announcements

Adoration of God

Call to Worship: Psalm 72:12-14
**Hymn #89 "Unto the Hills around Do I Lift Up"

(please stand)

**Hymn "The King of Love" (Insert)

Confession of Sin

**Reading of the Law: Exodus 20:1-17

(remain standing)

General Confession and Assurance of Pardon
Affirmation of Faith: The Westminster Shorter Catechism, Q's 91-93
**Hymn #64 "Dearest Jesus, Draw Thou Near Me"

Means of Grace

Pastoral & Lord's Prayer
Old Testament Reading: 1 Samuel 16:1-7
New Testament Reading: Galatians 6:11-16
Sermon: Fatal Presumption from Romans 2:17-29

I. Introduction
II. The Religious Excuse

A. "I know God's Word..."
B. "I've been circumcised [baptized]..."

III. Conclusion and Application

A. What are you banking on to save you?
B. Is religion your opiate?

Hymn #359 "May the Mind of Christ My Savior"

(remain seated)

Communion

Response and Blessing

**Doxology #631 to the tune of: "For all the Saints"

(please stand)

Praise ye the Lord, His mighty works acclaim:
His years are endless, yet is He the same
O sing His praise, give glory to His holy name:
Alleluia, alleluia. Amen

**Blessing/Benediction